If you had told me a few months ago that I would end up at a Buffalo Bills preseason game at 37 weeks pregnant, I would’ve laughed at you. First, because there is no way I would’ve ever paid for tickets. Secondly, because I never would’ve expected that such an outing would be worth my time, especially when I’m about to pop out a baby.
What’s that people always say, though? Expect the unexpected?
A week or so ago, I was suddenly offered the opportunity to sit in the company suite. And well, for as many Bills games as I’ve been to–in the sweltering heat, the freezing cold, the blinding sun and the blinding rain–I’ve never been in a suite.
We jumped at the chance for a new experience, and spent a lovely evening with good (free!) food, (free!) drinks (beer for Michael, soda/water for me), and a handful of my coworkers. The funny thing is that the weather was gorgeous, absolutely perfect for a football game, so we sat in the suite with the window wide open. Still, it felt good to be treated as “VIPs.” :)
For shits and giggles, I stuffed myself into my jersey (it barely covered my belly, it was hilarious) for the occasion. We think it’ll be funny to show the baby some day. This was one of the only times I’ve ever gone to a game and NOT tailgated. It was a completely different experience! Walking up to the gates without chugging one.last.beer? Interesting, as I had no idea what that felt like.
I was up early this morning for a photo shoot with an almost-2-year-old and his parents, so I couldn’t make it through the entire game. We ended up leaving shortly into the 4th quarter, but the Bills looked halfway decent and ended up winning the game.
Two more weeks until the season opener!
(Crossing my fingers that we have a baby by then, ha!)
Blog Activity, Day One
10 Things You Want to Say to 10 Different People Right Now
1. To my unborn baby: I already love you more than you will ever know. Come on out to meet us anytime now, OK? We are dying to know whether you’re our son or our daughter.
2. To my mom: You deserve so much better, and you’ll find it in time.
3. To my husband: I know it’ll be difficult, but I can’t wait to start this adventure with you.
4. To my uncle: I wish things would’ve turned out differently. I pray you are at peace.
5. To my dermatologist’s office: You guys are ridiculous. When you charge $50 copays for two minutes of time, you contribute to the reason why so many people hate doctors.
6. To my cousin, Sabrina: “Remember the prom? You got so thin by then.” “Oh, I know. I was so lucky getting mono. That was like the best diet ever.”
7. To Verizon Wireless: C’mon, already… iPhone! NOW!
8. To Ann Coulter: You are quite possibly the most annoying, infuriatingly ignorant person on the planet. How you managed to get yourself onto a public platform (where people actually LISTEN to you!) is beyond me.
9. To my childhood best friend: I would love to go back and relive just one of the “good ol’ days.” The amount of laughter was insane. :)
10. To Sarah Palin, Newt Gingrich, and the rest who oppose the “Ground Zero” mosque: Your argument is invalid.
These days, it’s hard to think of anything except for the impending arrival of the baby. Plus, we’re not doing a whole lot except for sitting around and waiting. Waiting. And waiting.
Soooo… when I saw Michelle post this little blog game today, I figured it’s a great way to keep myself busy for 10 posts. I don’t plan to post all 10 in a row, as I’ll keep posting “regular” things as appropriate, but I thought these 10 blog topics would make for some extra posts when I’m feeling like I don’t have much to write about.
Here’s the blog activity/game description:
Are you in a blogging slump? Here is a fun blogging activity to help you hit “publish post” again!
Over the next 10 days, blog about the items on this list:
Day One: Ten things you want to say to ten different people right now.
Day Two: Nine things about yourself.
Day Three: Eight ways to win your heart.
Day Four: Seven things that cross your mind a lot.
Day Five: Six things you wish you’d never done.
Day Six: Five people who mean a lot (in no order whatsoever)
Day Seven: Four turn offs.
Day Eight: Three turn ons.
Day Nine: Two smileys that describe your life right now.
Day Ten: One confession
Feel free to copy and paste the list above onto your own blog!!
I’m a day late posting my update this week, but oh well… I’m technically always a day or two late, since my weeks really turn over on Saturday/Sunday. But since I’ve been consistently taking my pics on Mondays, it doesn’t matter, right? Right.
And this week is no different; I did take my photo last night. I just didn’t have a chance to post about it.
36 Weeks Pregnant
At 36 weeks into this adventure, I’ve started to long for my pre-pregnancy body. Or, really, anything resembling my pre-pregnancy body. Hell, at this point, I’ll settle for a belly that doesn’t contain another human being. ;)
I also find myself trying to remember exactly what it feels like to button and zip up a pair of pants. To easily reach my toes when I need to trim and paint my toe nails. To be able to sit with my knees pulled up to my chest (normally a really comfortable position for me). To hold a baby on my hip.
How weird it’ll be when I suddenly have these things back.
My belly is feeling stretched this week. Baby’s movements are actually really uncomfortable for me now. When he/she sticks its butt out, I usually have to “rub it back in” because it hurts! Little bugger. The movements are moving my entire belly now. Last night, I was rehearsing a presentation I had to do for work today, and I had my laptop resting on my belly in bed. The baby was literally moving the entire laptop up and down with his/her stretching. I’m starting to really realize that I have a full-size baby in there now. Even though he/she is still on the small side, it’s the size of a newborn now. Um, whoa.
This weekend, we installed the car seat bases in our cars. We really just needed to get them out of the house since we don’t have a lot of extra room in here these days. So now I’m riding around with a car seat in the back (Michael just has the extra base in his). It’s very strange to get into the car and see that in the back, knowing that in just a few short weeks, there will be a baby in there.
Our baby book came in the mail on Friday, so I also started filling that out this weekend. There are several pages designated to information on the parents and the pregnancy, so we completed all of those pages now.
Perhaps the most exciting baby event of the week is that our stroller arrived! We ended up getting the Bumbleride Indie in the ruby color and it is gorgeous. We love it, and can’t wait to take it out for a spin! We’re actually planning to try to train Tessa to walk with it before the baby gets here, so we’ll be the weird couple walking around our neighborhood with an empty stroller. :)
Aside from feeling really ready to meet the baby, and some general discomfort, I’m still doing pretty well overall. Still suffering from some occasional heartburn and swelling, but hanging in there.
I have my first weekly appointment tomorrow, and I’ll be getting “checked” for progress at each appointment now. I’ve been experiencing some random menstrual-like cramps, which I can only assume are mild contractions? I don’t really know. But baby still seems to be sitting up nice and high, so I’m not expecting too much at this point.
25 (I think?) days to go! :)
I’m not going to lie.
It makes me a little sad when I think about how Tessa’s life is going to change when we bring a baby home. Maybe that’s pathetic, because I know, she’s a dog. But she has been “the baby” for more than four years now, and we know she loves her life. So to upset that just makes me a little sad for her.
Sure, she won’t be ignored. But still, her place in the hierarchy of our little family is going to be bumped down a notch, and although that is obvious and to be expected, well… again, it’s just… sad.
Changes. They are a’coming.
About
I'm Heather. I'm 33 and have been married to Michael for seven years. Together, we have two beautiful little girls we love more than anything, and a miniature dachshund who drives us crazy. I'm a full-time working mom who has very little time for my own "stuff" these days, like home improvement, cooking/baking, cake decorating, and photography. Despite the team not making the playoffs since 1999, I'm STILL a Buffalo Bills fan, which I think speaks to my loyalty AND sense of humor. I can't wait to pick up the pace with travel again some day... you know, when we're done being ruled by tiny fists. Welcome to my blog.
